How long should I retain E-mail messages meeting the definition of a record?
E-mail messages, in and of themselves, are not a single record series. Retention periods for E-mail messages will vary depending upon the function and content of the individual message. E-mail messages and attachment that met the definition of records must meet the retention requirements for the same type of record (record series) as listed on an approved agency-specific or general records schedule. For example, if the E-mail message constitutes correspondence relating to a specific program activity, it would be retained for the same length of time as other records in that series.
